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pragmatical

prag·mat·ic
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prag-mat-ik]
    • /prægˈmæt ɪk/
    • /præɡ.ˈmæ.tɪkəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prag-mat-ik]
    • /prægˈmæt ɪk/

Definitions of pragmatical word

  • adjective pragmatical of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations. 1
  • adjective pragmatical Philosophy. of or relating to pragmatism (def 2). 1
  • adjective pragmatical of or relating to pragmatics (def 1, 2). 1
  • adjective pragmatical treating historical phenomena with special reference to their causes, antecedent conditions, and results. 1
  • adjective pragmatical of or relating to the affairs of state or community. 1
  • adjective pragmatical Archaic. busy; active. officious; meddlesome; interfering. dogmatic; opinionated. 1

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Origin of pragmatical

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin prāgmaticus < Greek prāgmatikós practical, equivalent to prāgmat- (stem of prâgma) deed, state business (derivative of prā́ssein to do, fare; see practic) + -ikos -ic

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Parts of speech for Pragmatical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pragmatical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

pragmatical usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for pragmatical

adj pragmatical

  • commonsense — sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.
  • hardline — an uncompromising or unyielding stand, especially in politics.
  • locked in — a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc.
  • naturalistic — imitating nature or the usual natural surroundings.

adjective pragmatical

  • hardboiled — Alternative spelling of hard-boiled.
  • highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
  • opinionated — obstinate or conceited with regard to the merit of one's own opinions; conceitedly dogmatic.
  • weighted — having additional weight.

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